Wednesday, January 18, 2012

NOVICA GIVEAWAY - BLACK AND WHITE WEDNESDAY #26

If you know me and have read my blog for a while, you must have seen that I associate myself with businesses and brands I feel comfortable with and only accept to advertize for them if I can relate to what they are doing as well as fully appreciate the products they put out on the market. I regularly turn down offers as I'm very exclusive in my selection and my aim is not to brainwash you with cheap adverts for useless knacks or cheap bric-a-brac. I want to showcase items that have a real value to my eyes and which I can present to you without feeling dishonnest or like a vulgar whore running after a few easily earned coins. This is absolutely not my kind...

So, whenNOVICA contacted me again and proposed to organize another giveaway, there was no way I was going to refuse the opportunity of making one of my readers a lucky winner and treating myself to a few of their exquisite and irresistible objects.

Their way of doing business is totally adequate with my beliefs. What I really like about themis that they are different and fight to promote an alternative.NOVICA wants to provide us with access to unique, hard-to-find items at bargain prices that only the Internet infrastructure can allow. Their aim is to give artists and artisans around the world a global platform where they can express their true artistic talents as well as spur their creativity and create a bridge between them and buyers. It is important to NOVICA that we know about who we are buying from in order for us to feel an attachment to the product and to the hands that created it.

In association withTHE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, this fairtrade and eco-friendly organization's purpose is to create a revolutionary system through which the artists and artisans (the team comes from different cultures, countries and language sets - Andes, Bali & Java, Brazil, Central America, India, Mexico, Thailand and West Africa) can display their fine works to an international audience of prospective customers.

NOVICAdoes not charge artists any fees for listing their items on the website. Furthermore, they remain fully independent (free to raise or lower their prices and remove their items from the website). By cutting out the long strings of middlemen, NOVICA allows both consumers and artisans to get the most out of each and every transaction.Besides, they also give the customer the chance to help the artists by making a free of interest loan (microfinance service) directly to craftspersons.

Lately they have launched a new division giving consultants* the opportunity to showcase beautiful gifts and jewelry through home parties in an entertaining way, while supporting the people who create them. In case you would be tempted to host an event (Novica Live), then I recommend you to visit their Home Party Opportunities page or if home based selling interests you, then please view their Home Party Consultant page.

As you can imagine it was very difficult for me to choose from their catalogue as there are so many wonderful items on offer. Anyway, being a foodie and loving handmade tableware I decided to order another batch of bowls as the first one had given me full satisfaction.

I've always been a big fan of Southest Asian art, so it was all naturally that I ordered two pairs of delicately manufactured ceramic bowls made by Putu Oka Mahendra from Bali: "Lithe Gecko" and "Frangipani Flowers".I placed my order on a Monday afternoon and both my items arrived at the same time, on Friday of the same week. What a fast shipment considering the fact that the merchandise came directly from the artists' place in Indonesia! Everything was well-packed and came to destination in perfect condition.

When I discovered my items I was totally blown away by their sheer perfection, refinement, elegance and beauty. In front of me were bowls that were extremely splendid and gorgeously executed. They are even nicer than on the photo (and the photos were good)! No need to say that I am incredibly pleased with my gifts. What a delight for the eyes and senses. The perfect addition to my table!

* The starter kits are only $199 and have over $400 worth of samples and $150 in business materials. They have a lot of promotions going on for our early consultants, including anyone that becomes a Director this year will go to Bali next year.

GIVEAWAY

1x 50$ gift certificate.

Rules and Entry Details:- You must leave a COMMENT in the comment section of this post (one entry per person).- Winner will be chosen using the "hat method".- Winner will be notified via email (please leave your e-mail adress if you don't have a blog).- This giveaway is open WORLDWIDE (please check NOVICA's International Shipping Table to know if they can ship to your country).
- The contest closes on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at Midnight, 12:00am CET.

Statement:This giveaway is provided to you by NOVICA. Please note that I only promote things that stay true to my tastes, convictions and interests. The opinions expressed on Rosa's Yummy Yums are purely my own and based upon my personal experiences with NOVICA. I was given a gift certificate, however I was not paid to publish a positive review.Thank you NOVICA for sharing your wonderful tableware with us!

I agree with you about your feeling with brands, advertising and cooperations. In this case you did good because the objects are really gorgeous and I'm very excited to take part to your give away. Have I to put a banner on my blog for this?You pictures are always unforgettables. Un grande bacio, Pat

Been here after long....love the header and new look given to the blog...makeover to the blog suits.....gorgeous clicks...no words to describe....i am in love with those B&W clicks.....so natural without colors...u have done perfect justice to them....my country is there in the list and i would love to be part of this Giveaway.....

Hi Rosa! How did you make the first two pictures? They are amazing. I'm not very educated in terms of photography so I don't know how you made them, but I love the artistic piece like that. Really unique! I'd love this giveaway!! I'd love to have a unique bowl like yours. Thanks for making it international. :-)

As the person who won your last Novica giveaway, I can attest to the quality, uniqueness and beauty of the products sold. I got three bowls with my gift certificate. And each is just dazzling to look at.

Rosa, this is such a generous giveaway for Novica arts. Love what you say here: "By cutting out the long strings of middlemen, NOVICA allows both consumers and artisans to get the most out of each and every transaction" A win for all ~ artists deserve to make lots of money for the joy & passion they share with others :) People deserve to have great, affordable art.I will check their site now. Love your geckos.

Wow Rosa these images are AMAZING! I checked out the Novica website and I really enjoyed taking in all the facets it offers. I hadn't heard of Novica either- please count with me in. That's my first time entry in any giveaway online - I will test my lucky this time. And thank you for hosting this cool giveaway... =^.^=

Rosa, you are going to have to sell me some of your prints so that I can surround myself with your art! I was just checking up on some of your previous posts and found myself gazing, mesmerized for a very long time.